The sky was dark in Montrael.
It wasn't late enough in the day that it would be night, but the darkness was caused by the rain clouds that had been looming overhead for hours.
It wasn't raining just yet, but it was obvious that in just seconds, it could start pouring at any moment.
While the weather was still clear, the students of the Martial Redemption Dojo trained in the yard.
At that moment.
A person fell from the sky and landed softly on the ground.
"Master!"
"Master, you've returned!"
Everyone welcomed Kiernan with big smiles on their faces, and he returned the greeting with a nod.
He immediately headed indoors, went upstairs, and found Aoi sitting beside a futon in their daughter's room.
In the futon, Ellie was lying down. A wet towel on her forehead. Her face looked flushed as if she were really sick.
"How is she?"
Kiernan asked.
Aoi's eyes widened in surprise, and she turned around to see him standing in the doorway, and she looked immensely relieved.
